Valley Water will be preparing an environmental impact report for the proposed geotechnical investigations for the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project; a virtual scoping[...]

On June 17, 2024, Valley Water issued a Notice of Intent to adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Design Level Geotechnical Investigations for the Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. The proposed geotechnical investigations would be conducted to help gather essential information about the soil and rock characteristics at the project site.

The public comment period on the IS/MND closed on July 19, 2024.

In consideration of comments received on the proposed IS/MND, Valley Water will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed geotechnical investigations. The EIR will re-evaluate the proposed Design Level Geotechnical Investigations and consider comments received on the IS/MND to determine whether it would have any significant environmental effects.

The Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR was issued on Oct. 1, 2024, and is available for review at valleywater.org/public-review-documents. Valley Water is seeking input from public agencies, members of the public, and other interested parties on the scope of issues and content of the environmental information that should be included in the Draft EIR.

To provide comments, please e-mail [email protected] and include the subject line "DLGI Scoping Comments." You can also send comments via regular mail to:

Santa Clara Valley Water District

Attn: Todd Sexauer

5750 Almaden Expressway

San Jose, CA 95118

Comments must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Valley Water is inviting all interested parties to join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, for a virtual public scoping meeting to learn the latest news about the scope and content of the Project EIR that Valley Water will be preparing. We are encouraging the public and agencies to provide any additional comments on the scope and content of the EIR.

We hope you will join us at the meeting:

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Please click the link below to participate

valleywater.zoom.us/j/89467238853

By phone: 669-900-9128. Webinar ID: 89467238853

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